West Virginia CME Requirements

Learn about West Virginia’s MD & DO governing bodies and earn your continuing medical education (CME) credits online with the AMA Ed Hub.

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Jan. 10, 2025: National Advocacy Update

OCR issues new proposed regulation with updates to the HIPAA Security Rule and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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How the AMA is fighting—and winning—for physicians at the state level

The AMA helped stop 80-plus scope of practice bills, pass 12 prior authorization reform measures, and led dozens of wins to support physician well-being.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
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9 principles to guide physician competence assessment at all ages

Physicians are a precious resource. AMA policy aims to ensure that any competence assessments are transparent and evidence-based, but not ageist.

Health Equity
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Highlights from the 2024 AMA Annual Meeting

Catch up with the news and key moments as the House of Delegates bolsters the AMA's work on Medicare pay, scope creep, prior authorization and more. 

Annual Meeting
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Expanding test-to-treat policies is a harmful prescription

Allowing pharmacists to administer tests, diagnose conditions and prescribe medications far exceeds their training and jeopardizes patient health.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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May 17, 2024: National Advocacy Update

House Ways and Means Committee passes short-term extension of telehealth flexibilities and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Are nurse practitioners easing shortages in underserved areas?

Years of research show the same story in state after state, regardless of their scope of practice laws. Dive deeper with the AMA.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
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Veto upholds West Virginia’s strong vaccine requirements

Gov. Justice’s move—coming amid measles outbreaks and after urging from medical experts—will help keep up the state’s high immunization rates.

Prevention & Wellness
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Preparing for the next pandemic, bird flu outbreak, measles cases and years of life lost statistics [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about preparing for future pandemics.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update Podcast